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Tamil Nadu UNESCO Heritage Trail: Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry & Chola Temples

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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
Depart from Chennai
Duration: 6 days
Hotel pick-up
Private group (1-50)
Operated byJPT WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS LLP
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Itinerary

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Day 1 (6 days)

Pick-up08:00

Pick-up08:00

Car1 hr(s) 30 min(s)

1

Arrive in Mahabalipuram (Pass by)
2

Shore Temple

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

3

Pancha Rathas

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

4

Arjuna's Penance

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

Lunch • Multiple cuisine options

Multiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

5

Optional Visit to Dakshina Chitra

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

6

Sunset experience at the beach

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

Hotel

Hotel Bay Inn

Day 2

Multiple return options2 sessions

Breakfast • Multiple cuisine options

Multiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

Car2 hr(s)

7

Auroville
Wellness experience

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

8

Puducherry (Pass by)
9

Pondicherry french colony

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

10

Promenade Beach

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Free entry

11

Explore Cafés & Colonial Streets (Pass by)

Hotel

De Asian Resort

Day 3

Breakfast • Multiple cuisine options

Multiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

Car3 hr(s) 30 min(s)

12

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

Lunch • Multiple cuisine options

Multiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

13

Dharasuram temple

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

14

Kumbakonam Temples (Pass by)

Hotel

Hotel Sumi Palace

Day 4

Breakfast • Multiple cuisine options

Multiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

15

Brihadeeswarar Temple

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

16

Thanjavur Maratha Palace

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

17

Tanjore Painting Galleries

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

Hotel

Hotel Sumi Palace

Day 5

Breakfast • Multiple cuisine options

Multiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

18

Gingee Fort

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

19

Kanchipuram (Pass by)
20

Kailasanathar Temple

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

21

Optional visit to Silk Saree Weaving Centers (Pass by)

Hotel

Nitheesh Residency, Kanchipuram

Day 6

Breakfast • Multiple cuisine options

Multiple cuisine options

1 hr(s)

To drop-off points13:00

22

Ekambareswarar Temple

1 hr(s) • Self-guided • Pay on site

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What's included

  • Transport: Car
  • Admission: Sunset experience at the beach, Auroville, Pondicherry french colony, Promenade Beach
  • Accommodation: Hotel Bay Inn, De Asian Resort, Hotel Sumi Palace, Nitheesh Residency
  • Guide
  • Admission

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Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 48 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

How to use

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • This activity has no age limit

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About the operator

Operated byJPT WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS LLP
5Total reviews
100 %Good review rate
Reviews of this operator
Our driver-guide made everything easy, from activity arrangements to local tips.
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More about Tamil Nadu UNESCO Heritage Trail: Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry & Chola Temples

Set off on a 6-day cultural escape through Tamil Nadu’s most iconic heritage gems, starting from Chennai. Travel across ancient coastal temples, charming colonial towns, and the architectural masterpieces of the Chola Empire.

Explore the rock-cut marvels of Mahabalipuram, stroll through the laid-back streets of Pondicherry, and admire the grandeur of Thanjavur’s temples. Along the way, discover some of India’s most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Sites, plus the remarkable UNESCO Tentative Site in Kanchipuram.

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